Bicycle Time Is Near

 I love the spring most of all of the seasons, and when there is a warm sunshine above, I can't wait to get outside. So, I dusted off my bike, oiled the chain and checked out the tire pressure, before calling one of the pugs to my side for a great ride about the block.

 7 Deadly s[K]ins created the lovely Valentyna based on the new Vista Diana mesh head. This is an Omega face appliers in in 9 skin tones ( shown here is Sand no brows option). It comes with options for eyebrows/no eyebrows and a shape! This great Omega applier applies not only to the face but the entire body as well. 

Also Worn:

Vista bento Prohands

 Catwa Catya bento mesh head and mesh eyes

Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

The hair I have on is the Emily mesh hair by -FABIA-. Part of their newest gacha hair collection.An exclusive at Gacha Garden

The eyes, (via Catwa applier), that I am wearing are from the Lynn Gacha by Zombie Suicide. I have on the lime eyes. There are 6 commons and 3 rare eyes, 4 common necklaces and 2 rares, 5 common mouth stones and 3 rares.This gacha can be played via hud by Pocket Gacha.

 This great outfit I have on is the Skool Girl Outfit by An@rchy Ink.This includes the cute collared top, in sizes for Belleza, Slink and Maitreya, the pleated skirt in sizes for Belleza, Slink, Maitreya and TMP, rigged knit arm warmers in sizes L, M, S, unrigged Doc Martin boots with resizer, and ripped stockings via Omega applier. The fatpack includes 8 variations for you to enjoy. This is an exclusive at Fitmesh Designers Expose up until Feb 21

Dark Passion- Koffin Nails designed the Modern Sparkle nails. They come in Gold or Silver options. Shown here is the Gold. It includes appliers for Maitreya, Slink and Omega and is an exclusive at the Cosmetic Fair Feb 15-28.

Twisted Barbie created this cute Anime Cell Phone, with an anime picture on the back and an ongoing text conversation on the front. A great prop for those pictures.

Fashiowl Poses created the pose prop, My Bicycle 2, as an exclusive for Tres Chic Feb 17-March 10

This includes the dog, bike, and 5 bento poses

The backdrop in this post is The City Scene RARE by Pseudo.

In The News

Ventured out while the sun was shining and the air was warm to pick up something to read. Checking out the newstand, I saw an article on the front page that took my breath away.

 7 Deadly s[K]ins has another beautiful VIP Group Gift called, Becky,  for February. This Omega face&body based skin comes in 4 tones, (apricot worn here), with eyebrow or no eyebrow options. Also included is a beautiful shape and eyebrow shape.  You can find this gift starting in February at the main store. There is also a huge anniversary celebration that begins Feb 1st with tons of specials and gifts for the VIPs. And even better news, that the VIP group will only be 50L to join during Feb 1-14th.

Also worn:

Catwa Catya head and Mesh eyes

Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

Vista bento Pro Hands

*Besom is making eyes! These new Siren Pastel lens collection is a mermaid inspired set. includes standard mesh, Catwa and Omega appliers in 15 classic colors. 

The hair that I am wearing is the beautiful Paris hair by Sn@tch. This is one of the riot vendor items this week! This is a fatpack and includes all of the hair packs and rigged mesh hair in 2 sizes. The more folks you bring along to stand by the vendor, the lower the price will go.

WitchCraft created the lovely Emmie outfit. This includes boots, fushia black or burgandy. It comes in sizes to fit Maitreya, Belleza, Slink, and TMP bodies. You can find it at  Fitmesh Designers Expose Feb 1-21.

Lush Poses created the Beautiful Day pose. This is a free gift for SL free &offers. It includes a poseball and static pose with mirror poses. 

Dark Passions created the sexy Dark Mistress nails in your choice of Silver or Gold for Maitreya, Slink and Omega friendly nails. These include a 6 texture hud and are exclusive right now at The Coven

 FLORIAN created this pretty Golden Rose Set which includes necklace, ring and earrings.

Juna created the Heart tattoo as a 10L gift for the  Liaison Collaborative Feb 7-28. It includes system tattoo layers as well as appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, EvE and Omega.


Taken at Gratia sim http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gratia/105/191/22

Nice Day Shopping

Such a beautiful day here in Second Life to go out shopping! And I have just the places for you to go get some retail therapy. 

Starting with 7 Deadly s{K}ins.

 7 Deadly s[K]ins has another beautiful VIP Group Gift called, Becky,  for February. This Omega face&body based skin comes in 4 tones with eyebrow or no eyebrow options. Also included is a beautiful shape and eyebrow shape ( worn here).  You can find this gift starting in February at the main store. There is also a huge anniversary celebration that begins Feb 1st with tons of specials and gifts for the VIPs. And even better news, that the VIP group will only be 50L to join during Feb 1-14th.

Also worn:

Catwa Mesh eyes

Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

LAQ  Bento – Motion Capture – Scarlet head

Vista bento Pro Hands

*Besom is making eyes! These new Siren Vibrant lens collection is a mermaid inspired set. includes standard mesh, Catwa and Omega appliers in 15 classic colors. 

SASSITUDE designed the lovely Francesca Fitmesh dress. This is an exclusive for the Fitmesh Designers Expose Feb 1-21. It comes with 5 options via hud and includes Slink stiletto heels. Also made by this talented designer is the Abigail mesh hair. This is another exclusive at the event which they are a sponsor at. There are 12 different color packs to choose from or you can even pick up the fatpack.

As I am wearing Maitreya feet, I have on the Charlotte Heels by REIGN. These great heels include a 25 texture hud for the ruffles and shoes as well as, 3 metal options and 3 sole options. They come in sizes for Slink, Belleza and Maitreya feet.

BLAXIUM created the lovely Nevermore Rings which come in sizes to fit Slink, Maitreya and Vista bento hands. They also include a 5 texture hud for the metals and stones.

Sassitude created the gorgeous Fantasy Stiletto Nails which are on sale at Fitmesh Designers Expose. They include mesh nails to fit Slink Dynamic and Maitreya bento hands.

Lush Poses created the Beautiful Day pose. This is a free gift for SL free & offers. It includes a poseball and static pose with mirror poses. 

Pseudo designed the Hidden CIty Backdrop used in this post.

Chop Zuey created the gorgeous jewelry set called, La Glace. This includes a multi texture change hud for tassles, gemstones and metals. 3 tassle necklaces in different lengths and earrings.It is an exclusive at the new Sense Event Jan 15-Feb 8. 

Shopping with Rodd

 Rodd is such a great sport when we go shopping, he always carries my bags. What a great brother, of course, he had no idea that I was shopping for Gwennie's rez-day today and gave me a strange look when I kept adding new bags to his load.

Male model: Rodd Stark

Aer-

 7 Deadly s[K]ins  brings us the divine Venus.  Venus, beautiful as the Goddess herself, is an Omega face and body applier skin based on the LAQ bento mesh head. She comes in 2 skin packs choices, either light/pale or tanned/dark. Each contains 7 skin tones, shown here is the Cashew tone. There is also a shape available for purchase. She will be on sale exclusively Designer Showcase's Anniversary Round Jan 5-31.   

Also worn:

Slink Physique body, feet, and hands

Catwa Catya bento mesh head and mesh eyes

The shape that I have on is the camela shape by dollfactory. This shape was created for the Catwa Catya head, it includes a mod/copy shape and style card.

 

MadCatCreations designed the warm and fuzzy, Ski Sweater dress in White as one of their Sponsor for Fitmesh Designers Expose Jan 1-21. This comes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, eBody, Ocacin, TMP, Tonic and 5 fitmesh sizes.

.Twisted Barbie. created the lovely Mia Lace Leggings that I am wearing. These are an updated item, which now includes appliers for Maitreya, Slink, Wowmeh, Banned, Lena, and Phatazz. Also includes system layers and comes in your choice of 12 colors.

 

Rodd- 

 

  7 Deadly s[K]ins also created the skin and shape that Rodd is wearing. Odin comes in two facial hair versions, which hairbase option. This Omega head applier comes in several tones, including the Stone tone which he is wearing. There is also a great shape available, also worn by him.  Omega HEAD Applier - ODIN B2

Also worn:

Slink Male Physique body, feet, and hands

Catwa Paul mesh head

Banana Banshee created the New Eyes, that Rodd is wearing, as an exclusive for Twe12ve Jan 12-31. These come in 6 different color choices. These include scripted mesh eyes with hud, and appliers for Omega, Catwa, Genesis Lab and Lelutka (Applies separately to each eye.)   

The hair he has on is Vindicated by Exile. A great wavy short style for men.

 SASSITUDE created the cute bobbed Reese Mesh Hair 12 color packs to choose from

 Dulce Secrets created the Cultured Eyeshadow I am wearing which includes appliers for Catwa, Lelutka and Omega. It comes in 2 versions, with 12 system tattoo layers, and can be found at the Makeover Room Jan 1-26.  My eyes are also a creation by Dulce as a new release in store, the Revenant Eyes for Catwa and Lelutka come with 6 colors to choose from.

These incredible nails are a creation by Dark Passions- Koffin Nails
named,  Eternal Eclipse – Metallic. These are an exclusive at 4Mesh . They have 6 textures total, 3 in silver and 3 in gold with appliers for Maitreya, Slink and Omega.

 BLAXIUM designed these great Andria Rings for Bento hands. They are available for Vista, Slink and Maitreya. They come with a texture change hud for metals and gem containing 6 colors each to be applied individually to each ring.

 Loordes of London designed the lovely shoes they call the Churchill's Collection, shown here in color #10. These are for Slink high feet and very detailed.

Rodd's attire-

Grumble created the Mens City Shoes that shoes he is wearing.

 The shirt that he is wearing is a gacha item by Go Frock Yourself. This shirt is part of the Supernatural T-shirt gacha for men and is the rare one called, Family Business

LMagnums Clothier created the slick Mens Mesh Jimmy Jeans in Dark Grey. These come in sizes to fit Slink, Signature, Aesthetic, TMP, Adam and also includes 5 mesh sizes.

Something New created a great new couple pose collection called, Shopping. I included 3 of the different poses in this post for you. Each are on sale at the main store for a short time for only 75L or you can purchase all 5 at a discounted price.

Shown in this post are  Bag Carrier - Shopping #1, A Couple More Things - Shopping # 2, and So Sweet - Shopping # 4. These include the pose as well as props. 

A Little Chilly

It was a bit chilly in the studio so I put on this great fur jacket while waiting for the heater to kick in before showing off the rest of my outfit. It sure did the job and was cuddly and oh so soft to wear.

LC Fashion designed the lovely Foren Fur  jacket which comes in fitmesh sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink. The fatpack hud contains 12 colors for the jacket's inside and belt, plus 6 jacket fur textures. This is a sponsor item exclusive for the Fitmesh Designers Expose Jan 1-21.

 7 Deadly s[K]ins  brings us the divine Venus.  Venus, beautiful as the Goddess herself, is an Omega face and body applier skin based on the LAQ bento mesh head. She comes in 2 skin packs choices, either light/pale or tanned/dark. Each contains 7 skin tones, shown here is the Caramel tone. There is also a shape available for purchase. She will be on sale beginning Jan 5th at Designer Showcase.   Worn here with the Clarity Shape created on the LAQ bento mesh head, Nyx, and making a debut at Ultra January 15th- Feb 8

Also worn:

LAQ Scarlet bento mesh head
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

Vista bento Pro Hands

Sn@tch has a great new Grab bag of items out for the New Year Fish For This prizes. Simply grab your 7Seas fishing pole from the vendor and fist for these items for free, no bait required. This resize-able Spoiled collar is but one of the 18 items you could catch. Another is the beautiful mesh Carter Hair (FADES) hair pack worn in this post.

 LOTUS. created the gorgeous Duality Eyes gacha collection for  Gacha Guardians. These include mesh eyes as well as a Catwa applier in various shades to be won. ( See Key below)

 Lara AC created the Sexy Fit Mesh Outfit, Matilda. It comes in  brown, white and black and in sizes for SLink, Belleza, and Maitreya. Includes bodysuit, harness, and boots and is another exclusive at Fitmesh DesigneExpose

Dark Passions created the beguiling Frostbitten nails for Genre's final round Dec 15-Jan 11. These nails include 6 textures and appliers for Slink, Maitreya and Omega. They are at a 50% discount during the event.

 [ west end ] Poses created the wonderful Something Fun II poses that I am using as a group gift. This set includese 4 static poses.

Another item from Sn@tch's New Year Fish For This Grab Bag is this pretty  Orchid in Vase in pink.

The adorable Copper Me Balloon Dog is part of the Copper Me Gacha Collection by Boutique #187# and also available at Gacha Guardians. (See Key below)

Day of the Dead

 Oh the Day of the Dead! A day to remember those who have passed on before us. Vibrant colors, festivals, parades, and gifts on graves for the dearly departed. Just some of the great things about this wonderful time of year.

VENGE created this amazing Day of The Dead Wall Decor Set for The Dark Style Fair 5- Day of the Dead Oct 14-Nov 4. This set includes all 3 skulls shown which will brighten up your room perfectly for the holiday.

 7 Deadly s[K]ins designed the lovely Quince skin modeled after the Lelutka Bento mesh heads. It comes in 4 versions with 5 skin tones each.  I am wearing the fudge tone here.

Also worn:

Maitreya Lara Body4.1

 Catwa Catya head & mesh eyes

Vista Animations Bento Prohands V2

My eyes are the IKON Triumph Eyes in the Poltergeist color. These include mesh and system eyes in 4 sizes, along with a placement hud.

!!Firelight!! created this great hairstyle called, Pandora Gen2 as an exclusive at Designer Circle Oct 15-28. It comes with 12 shade huds (except darks has 18) in their vibrant new color line.

LC Fashion designed some great items for the Garden of Gacha @  Fitmesh Designers Expose October 1-21. Such as the Alicia Dress in white, shown above. It comes in sizes for Slink, standard Fitmesh and Maitreya. There are lots more colors and even a great bracelet to be won.

 Fashiowl Poses created the pose set, Hero, for Limit8 October 18-November 13. This set includes 6 bento poses plus mirrors.

Dark Passions designed these amazing Witchy Ways nails for Maitreya, Omega and Slink nails. They come with 10 textures in 5 patterns and 2 colors and are exclusive for Season Of The Witch Oct 14 - Nov 4, 2017

 

VENGE created another great item just in time for Day of the Dead. The Sugar Skullz Trio Necklace Set comes with a choice of 3 different painted skulls and is resizeable. This is an exclusive for The Chapter Four : Hidden Chapter

JIAN created this adorable Sugar Skull Pup as one of the items in the Luxe Box for October. It comes in holdable, companion and wanderer versions. The companion version can be attached wherever you wish and also has a resize and sound option. With the wandering verion, you can even change the size if you wish on the wandering pup. It includes a bark on/off menu as well as ability to set the radius of wandering. For the holdable pup you have resize and sound options as well.

Inevitable Madness created the tasty Sweet Apple Lipsticks for the I Heart The Cart - Hocus Pocus Cart sale and hunt Oct 1-31.  This product comes in 4 color options with appliers for Omega, Lelutka and Catwa.

So Many Choices We Cannot Choose

 So Gwen and I are faced with a dilemma, trying to figure out which or our new outfits to wear out to the beach. There are so many choices and they are all totally cute! These are part of a gacha collection by Sheer Sereniti calls Beach Set. There are 12 different sets to be won and we showed you many of them! These are available at the Garden of Gacha during the Fitmesh Designers Expose Birthday Round June 1-21! HUGE sale, lots of goodies and exclusives to enjoy.

The pose we are using is Goofy Nerds by Image Essentials. This is on sale over at Designer Circle until Sept 16. 

Collaboration post with Gwen Gudkov Roughneck. See her blog here:  Gwennie's Fashion Statements

7 Deadly s[K]ins again gives the very best to her VIPs with the new skin Cicely. This skin box comes with Omega face&body appliers, one with and one without brows in the skin tone Oak. It also includes a great shape and brow shape. There are also different skin tones available in the VIP special sale box at the main store.

 no.match_ ~ NO_DIVA ~ all COLORS !

The shape that I wear is  Riley by { wren's nest }  for Catwa Catya Bento Head 

The hair that I am wearing is No Diva by No_Match. This is a group gift (join fee is $50L), but non members can also pick this up right now on Marketplace for $50L.

MICHAN designed the great Arisu Eyes that I am wearing exclusively for  The Artist's Palette September 8th- 28th. There are 5 great colors (shown below) on a Catwa applier to enjoy.

Go Frock Yourself has some new Autumn Nail Appliers for us. These come with appliers for Slink, Omega and Belleza nails and a great 10 texture hud. Shown here on Vista bento hands. They are also having a huge retirement sale right now, so stop by and pick up some great nails for cheap.

And yes yes, I have been walking all over with bare feet and need to seriously wash them. I got this great item during Fifty Linden Fridays a couple of weeks ago. They are made by Izzie's for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega and Slink feet.

 

Gwennie tells us what she is wearing: 

 

SKIN:

I am wearing Madelief in Oak coloring from 7 Deadly s{K}ins. This skin features a one touch Hud to color match using the Omega system. Less shadows on the Boobs and Butt, softer highlights, a better fit to mesh body parts, smoother texture. All the Major Body appliers are available in store at 7 Deadly s{K}ins for Maitreya, Belleza, Omega HEAD Appliers, Slink, TMP, Banned Lena etc....

7 Deadly s{K}ins

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valyria/192/52/23

.:IM.:

Inevitable Madness

Jade Bento Shape

A beautiful shape. The flow from the head to shape blends in perfectly. I could even match it in less that a few seconds, and anyone who knows me, knows how I struggle with things like blending. Stop by Inevitable Madness and have a look for yourself.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shadowmoor/71/74/2001

Mesh Body Info

Maitreya

I have the Maitreya Mesh body Lara, V 4.0 on which makes it easy to fix parts that unwantedly show.. This new version includes the Bento hands with movement.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/207/165/26

Hands:

Vista Animations:

Pro Hands

Let your hands move and toss the old static ones. Now you can with these beautifuly shaped fingers and wrists from Vista Animations. Much more realistic and life like than predecessors.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vista%20Animations/142/113/26

[AK]

Akeruka

Lulu

Staying true to form this head allows full customizing. The features are more realistic than other system offerings. The shape fits well with no needed adjustments to make other than giving you that look you wanted. The mouth moves while talking making it more real. with or with out other features turned on you make it fit your mood

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akeruka/134/128/21

HAIR:

FABIA

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Club%20Greystone/56/162/2502

Rima

Lovely hair parted on the left while flowing down the right side. The left pushes back and runs down to the lower back almost to the tail bone. Perfect shade of auburn.

Nails:

~Go Frock Yourself~

Diagonal Omega Nails

4 Different shades while the quality exceeds expectations is what these nails bring to the table. Your fingers look longer while the sharpness glistens in the night or daytimes. Made for Slink, Belleza and Omega these nails will fit what ever you are looking for.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/One%20Love/177/26/21

EYES:

Inkheart

Allie

The Purpose Hunt

Hunt runs from 03 September  to 03 October 2017

See all Locations & Hints here:

https://gardeniaslevents.blogspot.com/

Color, depth, Intensely beautiful are just the start of these new eyes from Inkheart. Now including Omega and Genesis  with sizing from nonmesh in S, M, L, XL, and Mesh in L, M, Z, XL, these eyes say it all, have a look for yourself and be happy with any or all of them.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Menkent/239/81/28